Tribute to Tom Russell

It is an honor to write a tribute for Professor Tom Russell, whose humility belies his notable and considerable achievements and accomplishments. These attest to his contributions to teacher education overall, to teacher education research on an international scale, and to his efforts to build, maintain, and sustain collaborations and partnerships that extend around the globe.

Before detailing some of his notable contributions, some background is offered as context. Tom grew up in New York State and earned his first degree at Cornell University (1963). After two years as a volunteer teacher in Nigeria, he earned a Master of Arts in Teaching (1966) at Harvard University. He then taught secondary school in Ohio, returned to Nigeria as a Peace Corps staff member, and moved to Canada in 1970. He completed his PhD in Science Education at the University of Toronto (1976).